Columbia Forum’s 23rd season begins in Astoria

The Columbia Forum will begin its 23rd season next Monday. First speaker of the 2012-13 season is David Boardman, executive editor and vice president of the Seattle Times. His topic: How does serious journalism thrive in the digital age?

The Columbia Forum is a speaker’s series sponsored by the Daily Astorian, Columbia Memorial Hospital, Craft3, OSU Seafood Laboratory, the Cannery Pier Hotel and Coast Community Radio.  Participants will enjoy a dinner preceding the presentation.  A Social half hour with appetizers begins at 6, Dinner is served at 6:30, and the lectures begin as dinner concludes, about 7:15.  The Columbia Forum is held at The Columbia Memorial Hospital Community Center at 2021 Exchange Street in Astoria.

For reservations and information, call Holly Larkins at 503-325-3211, ext. 227,     or email: forum@dailyastorian.com